McKenzie bites when she's having teething pain. I guess an arm, shoulder, or leg is quite soothing when to her teething pain. LOL! I've partially curbed it by giving her a firm "NO, teeth are not for biting". and making sure my face shows I'm not happy with it. Then I immediately get her teething ring from the freezer. She hasn't bit me in weeks. Once in awhile I'll see her teeth heading towards my shoulder, and I'll firmly say "don't you bite me". She immediately stops, and then I make sure to say "good girl" and go get the teething ring.

I don't think McKenzie has ever bit out of frustration or anger.

McKenzie bites when she's having teething pain. I guess an arm, shoulder, or leg is quite soothing when to her teething pain. LOL! I've partially curbed it by giving her a firm "NO, teeth are not for biting". and making sure my face shows I'm not happy with it. Then I immediately get her teething ring from the freezer. She hasn't bit me in weeks. Once in awhile I'll see her teeth heading towards my shoulder, and I'll firmly say "don't you bite me". She immediately stops, and then I make sure to say "good girl" and go get the teething ring.

My lil man is definitely a frustration biter! We've tried redirecting him a million different ways but it never works! He's starting biting bare toes lately and it's so embarrassing when I have to warn company to watch their toes! He doesn't really play with any other kids and the ones he does play with don't bite.. I guess it's just a natural thing but it's terrible! I have scars on my fingers, legs, and feet from him biting so hard he draws blood! I'm going to ask his Pedi next Friday if there's a way to stop it without biting him back (I'm afraid if I bite him back I'll bite too hard and don't want to hurt him). I'll let you know what he says and hopefully we can put our LO's biting escapades to a stop! Good luck!

My lil man is definitely a frustration biter! We've tried redirecting him a million different ways but it never works! He's starting biting bare toes lately and it's so embarrassing when I have to warn company to watch their toes! He doesn't really play with any other kids and the ones he does play with don't bite.. I guess it's just a natural thing but it's terrible! I have scars on my fingers, legs, and feet from him biting so hard he draws blood! I'm going to ask his Pedi next Friday if there's a way to stop it without biting him back (I'm afraid if I bite him back I'll bite too hard and don't want to hurt him). I'll let you know what he says and hopefully we can put our LO's biting escapades to a stop! Good luck!

APLive a good life. If there are gods and they are just, they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but you will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. - Marcus Aurelius

From:
DinoMama421

To: Julietsmom

Posted: Apr-27 06:16 PM (4 of 13)

Update on my PP:

My pedi said that when they start biting out of anger or frustration, it's time to start disciplining them. She said time-outs won't work at this age so it has to be a stronger influence. She also said that any care giver/relative that interacts with them HAS to use your same method or it'll make the biting even worse. Different things work for different people, but we've started disciplining DS and he's already shown improvement just over the past week.

Good luck!!

Update on my PP:

My pedi said that when they start biting out of anger or frustration, it's time to start disciplining them. She said time-outs won't work at this age so it has to be a stronger influence. She also said that any care giver/relative that interacts with them HAS to use your same method or it'll make the biting even worse. Different things work for different people, but we've started disciplining DS and he's already shown improvement just over the past week.

APLive a good life. If there are gods and they are just, they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but you will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. - Marcus Aurelius

From:
Julietsmom

To: ALL

Posted: Apr-27 08:59 PM (5 of 13)

What do you do for discipline??? She went right for my husbands crotch today! Lol!! I try to redirect her but she thinks it's a game now!

What do you do for discipline??? She went right for my husbands crotch today! Lol!! I try to redirect her but she thinks it's a game now!

I agree with PP re making like they've really hurt you. As in when they bite you, you 'cry' and make a very sad face, so that they know you are unhappy and in pain. Make in loud too. Say "Ouch!" in a big loud voice and clutch the hurt part, then cry a bit. Basically bring out the inner drama queen. Then tell them "Our mouths are for eating/singing/talking etc, but not for biting - we don't bite in this family". And redirect.

Also be preemptive. If you see them going to bite, tell them off in a loud voice and redirect.

Might take some time but it will work. Sweet Pea bit my boob the other day! Lucky I had my padded bra on... I think she is experimenting with different textures in her mouth. I did the whole 'very hurt in great pain' thing, and I think she got the message. Maybe.

I agree with PP re making like they've really hurt you. As in when they bite you, you 'cry' and make a very sad face, so that they know you are unhappy and in pain. Make in loud too. Say "Ouch!" in a big loud voice and clutch the hurt part, then cry a bit. Basically bring out the inner drama queen. Then tell them "Our mouths are for eating/singing/talking etc, but not for biting - we don't bite in this family". And redirect.

Also be preemptive. If you see them going to bite, tell them off in a loud voice and redirect.

Might take some time but it will work. Sweet Pea bit my boob the other day! Lucky I had my padded bra on... I think she is experimenting with different textures in her mouth. I did the whole 'very hurt in great pain' thing, and I think she got the message. Maybe.

Well, McKenzie is now joining the 'frustration' biters. She used to bite when she was teething to help sooth the pain, but now she's biting when she's mad & frustrated.

To the PP who said their LO has shown improvement with dicipline, how have you been disciplining? McKenzie bit me in the face today when she was mad, and that has me very concerned. I want to correct this problem NOW! I agree with your LO's Pedi, it's far too early for time outs. At this point I'm giving very firm redirection. Very firmly I say "NO, teeth are not for biting" followed by "that HURT Momma. That gave Momma ow-ee." I also told her "that was bad. That was very bad". I will never call her a "bad girl", but I will tell her when her behavior is bad. The last thing I said was "I love you so much, but I don't want you to bite"

McKenzie is also starting to hit me. Not with a closed fist, but with an open hand. These signs of aggression have me very concerned, but I'm not sure how to discipline her at this young age beyond firm redirection.

Well, McKenzie is now joining the 'frustration' biters. She used to bite when she was teething to help sooth the pain, but now she's biting when she's mad & frustrated.

To the PP who said their LO has shown improvement with dicipline, how have you been disciplining? McKenzie bit me in the face today when she was mad, and that has me very concerned. I want to correct this problem NOW! I agree with your LO's Pedi, it's far too early for time outs. At this point I'm giving very firm redirection. Very firmly I say "NO, teeth are not for biting" followed by "that HURT Momma. That gave Momma ow-ee." I also told her "that was bad. That was very bad". I will never call her a "bad girl", but I will tell her when her behavior is bad. The last thing I said was "I love you so much, but I don't want you to bite"

McKenzie is also starting to hit me. Not with a closed fist, but with an open hand. These signs of aggression have me very concerned, but I'm not sure how to discipline her at this young age beyond firm redirection.

Micah has started biting but not for any reason like frustration or teething - he thinks it is kissing! He has been giving me kisses since he was 5 months, but now when anyone asks for kisses, he goes to give a kiss then adds some teeth into it!

I find it very hard to work out how to discipline for this because I think it's a case of not understanding the difference between kissing and biting or teeth and lips/mouth!

Micah has started biting but not for any reason like frustration or teething - he thinks it is kissing! He has been giving me kisses since he was 5 months, but now when anyone asks for kisses, he goes to give a kiss then adds some teeth into it!

I find it very hard to work out how to discipline for this because I think it's a case of not understanding the difference between kissing and biting or teeth and lips/mouth!

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